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The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited

(1) TO PROMOTE THE RESTORATION OF WATERWAYS FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC (2) TO PROMOTE THE FULLEST USE OF WATERWAYS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT; AND (3) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY AND USE OF CANALS AND WATERWAYS

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Activities & Mission

(1) TO PROMOTE THE RESTORATION OF WATERWAYS FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC (2) TO PROMOTE THE FULLEST USE OF WATERWAYS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT; AND (3) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY AND USE OF CANALS AND WATERWAYS

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,019,267
Latest Expenditure
£306,221

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 27.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £781,797
Charitable Activities £80,893
Other Trading £63,782
Investments £53,559
Other Income £39,236

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £276,257
Raising Funds £29,964
Governance £8,950
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — The Barnsley, Dearne and Dove Canals Trust (organisation 1002651)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,019,267
£306,221£276,257£5,731,521£153,7501 / 200
2024
£3,291,662
£200,078£175,967£5,018,475£2,249,8701 / 218
2023
£886,109
£212,800£171,029£1,926,891£1,109,3991 / 180
2022
£514,952
£298,921£293,652£1,253,582£901,7501 / 200
2021
£226,690
£175,7090 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited

What does The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited do?

(1) TO PROMOTE THE RESTORATION OF WATERWAYS FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC (2) TO PROMOTE THE FULLEST USE OF WATERWAYS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT; AND (3) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY AND USE OF CANALS AND WATERWAYS

How much income did The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited report in 2025?

The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £306k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited registered as a charity?

The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 September 1998 as charity number 1071376. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited?

The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr PETER GATESHILL HARDY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited operate?

The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited operates across 5 areas, including Derbyshire, Doncaster, Nottinghamshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Chesterfield Canal Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071376.

Details

Address
Chesterfield Canal Trust Ltd
Hollingwood Hub
22 Works Road
Hollingwood
CHESTERFIELD
S43 2PF
Registration Date
7 September 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3102292
Charity Number
1071376

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Trustees

Dr PETER GATESHILL HARDY Chair
David Kiddy
Gemma Kate Gregory
Geoffrey Twining Walker
Iain Patrick Rowbotham
James Anthony Charles Bower
Roderick Dennis Auton
Ruth Girling
Sarah Jane Stephens
Stephen Andrew Waller

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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